Affiliate Disclaimer for Travel Blog

☕ Affiliate Disclaimer

Here at Right At The Light, we’re fueled by dessert, caffeine, and the kind of curiosity that leads people to towns like Yum Yum and Bucksnort. So in the spirit of transparency (and legally caffeinated good vibes), here’s our complete affiliate disclaimer for travel blog content—and why these partnerships help keep the road trip rolling.

As travel bloggers who’ve explored everything from giant roadside attractions to hole-in-the-wall diners, we believe in honest recommendations backed by real experiences. This affiliate disclaimer for travel blog partnerships ensures you understand exactly how we fund our adventures while maintaining the authenticity that makes our content worth reading.

🛒 What’s an Affiliate Link, Anyway?

(And why we need an Affiliate Disclaimer!)

Sometimes, when we talk about our favorite gear, roadside eats, or gloriously oddball attractions, we include links. If you click on one of those links and make a purchase, we might earn a small commission. The cost to you? Exactly the same. The cost to us? Fewer jellybeans in the glovebox… but a few cents to keep the blog fueled and the server lights on.

Think of it as virtual high-fiving us with a donut-shaped tip jar. No awkward eye contact, no pressure—just a little nod that says, “Hey, I dig this content.” This travel blog monetization approach lets us continue documenting quirky American roadside culture without charging readers for access.

🧁 Why We Use Affiliate Links (Besides Survival)

To be honest, affiliate commissions keep this oddball engine running. Travel blogging requires significant investment in time, equipment, and actual travel expenses. Our affiliate partnerships help us:

Stay on the road (and sometimes slightly off it) to discover new oddities

Continue our relentless pursuit of pie, pudding, and pun-named towns

Support silly detours that turn into great stories

Afford things like website hosting, cat treats, and iced lattes with extra whipped whimsy

Invest in quality camera equipment to capture those perfect giant chair photos

Fund gas money for spontaneous adventures to places like the World’s Largest Ball of Twine

We never recommend something we don’t believe in or haven’t tried ourselves. If we wouldn’t rave about it while hopped up on diner coffee and jellybeans at a Buc-ee’s, we won’t link to it. This ethical approach to travel blog affiliate marketing ensures our recommendations remain genuine and valuable to fellow road trippers.

📌 Where You Might See These Links

Affiliate links can pop up throughout our travel blog content in various locations:

Blog posts and comprehensive travel guides

Gallery captions under photos of giant forks or neon cows

Resource pages about what we use, where we stay, and what fuels us

The occasional cheeky side note—because sometimes, even a folding chair has a story

Gear reviews for travel essentials we’ve actually tested on the road

Restaurant and attraction recommendations from our personal experiences

We always try to mark these links clearly with a little notice so you know what’s what. No sneaky nonsense. Transparency in travel blogging builds trust with our community of fellow adventure seekers.

🎯 Our Affiliate Partnership Philosophy

Not every travel blog handles affiliate marketing the same way. Here’s what sets our approach apart:

Experience First: We don’t promote products or services we haven’t personally used during our travels. That folding chair we link to? It’s been to more roadside attractions than some people visit in a lifetime.

Reader Value: Every affiliate link serves a purpose in helping fellow travelers. Whether it’s the perfect road trip snack, a camera that captures those Instagram-worthy giant sculptures, or comfortable shoes for exploring quirky small towns, our recommendations solve real travel problems.

Honest Reviews: We share both the good and the not-so-good about products we’ve tried. Sometimes that means telling you why we stopped using something, even if it has an affiliate program.

🤓 The Legal But Still Readable Bit

In accordance with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) guidelines, we disclose that we participate in affiliate programs. These programs are designed to provide a means for creators like us to earn a small income by linking to products and services we believe in.

Our affiliate disclaimer for travel blog partnerships complies with FTC requirements for digital content creators. We maintain relationships with various affiliate networks and individual companies that align with our travel-focused content and values.

TL;DR: If we say something’s cool and link to it, it might be an affiliate link. If you buy through it, we may earn a commission. But you won’t pay anything extra—and you’re helping fuel our next weird adventure.

If you’re curious how disclosures should look, the Federal Trade Commission guidelines have all the dry legal goodness.

🗺️ Supporting Independent Travel Content

When you use our affiliate links, you’re supporting independent travel journalism and content creation. Unlike large travel companies with massive marketing budgets, we’re just two people with a passion for discovering America’s quirkiest corners.

Your support through affiliate purchases helps us:

Maintain editorial independence in our travel recommendations

Continue exploring off-the-beaten-path destinations that bigger travel sites ignore

Document disappearing roadside Americana before it’s gone

Support small businesses and local communities in the places we visit

🧡 Thank You for Supporting the Adventure

Seriously, thank you. Whether you click a link, share a post, or just hang around to marvel at roadside dinosaurs and mural-covered cows, you’re part of what keeps Right At The Light running. We hope you find joy, laughter, and maybe a few dessert recommendations along the way.

And if you ever have a question about something we’ve linked or why we did—it’s just a message away. We believe in clear signs, bright lights, and full disclosure (with sprinkles).

This affiliate disclaimer for travel blog content reflects our commitment to transparency and community. Every click, share, and purchase helps us continue documenting the weird and wonderful side of American travel culture.

While you’re here, feel free to keep exploring. The Blog is packed with tales from the road—giant chairs, neon cows, and all the pudding-fueled detours in between. If you’re curious about the causes close to our hearts, check out our donations page, where we share how we give back through handmade knit goods and roadside kindness. And keep an eye out—our recommendations page is coming soon, with gear and goodies we actually use (once Zach hits “publish,” that is).